Kurdistan CT unit says Iranian drones targeted Barzani's Erbil office
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The Kurdistan Region Counter-Terrorism Unit said Iranian drones targeted the private office of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Erbil and the residence of a security chief on Thursday morning. No deaths or injuries were reported. Barzani condemned the attack.
Key Facts
- The counter-terrorism unit identified the drones as Iran-launched 'Hadid-110' models carrying explosives.
- The attack occurred in Erbil's Pirmam district, the unit said.
- Barzani wrote on X that the attack was 'a dangerous escalation and a direct threat' to the region's security and stability.
- Iran had not issued a statement on the attack as of Thursday morning.
The Drone Attack
The Kurdistan Region Counter-Terrorism Unit said two Iran-launched, explosive-laden 'Hadid-110' drones struck targets in Erbil's Pirmam district on Thursday morning. The targets were the private office of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of a senior security official. The unit reported no deaths or injuries.
Official Response
Prime Minister Barzani condemned the attack in a post on X, calling it a 'dangerous escalation' and a direct threat to the region's security and stability. The counter-terrorism unit said those who carried out the attack bear full responsibility for the consequences. Iran's government had not commented on the incident by Thursday morning.
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